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Monthly Archives: January 2016

I have read the diary and many articles about Anne Frank and the group in the secret annex, and still found this book very interesting with lots of new information for me. I liked that it gives so much detail about all the people involved and enjoyed the many photographs.

I was already aware of the concerns around traditional hormone replacement therapy, but this book helped me understand on a much deeper level. It’s written in plain english, so anyone can understand what each hormone does, how an imbalance affects the body and thus contributes to menopause as well as long term symptoms.

The book is very well written, very informative, and I am for sure going to book an appointment for consultation with a Bio-identical hormone replacement doctor/clinic. I have not yet reached menopause, but reading this book prompted to me be pro-active and get ready.

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this is the third book in a series and I recommend you read the other 2 books first. I didn’t and it took quite a long time before I figured out what was going on. The writing is very unique, which is the reason why I kept reading, but it was about 2/3 through that I really started enjoying the book.

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I thought the description sounded great and I loved the concept. But once I started reading I found Petir really annoying. It frustrated me that he was so clueless about Rianne and couldn’t figure out if he liked her or if he wanted to make a move on her. I guess that holds true for the age that Petir is, but it made the book a little boring and I got too annoyed at him.

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I was very drawn to the book because of the title and description, and I liked what I read, but there were some parts I didn’t quite buy into.

For instance, I’m just not sure about the rule of 3s. It may work, but I haven’t tried it and from reading I’m not convinced. But to each their own.

Since Deborah Graham is a psychic, her advice would be very valuable and likely quite accurate in person or even over the phone, but it’s incredibly difficult to replicate that in a book. So the book sticks to general advice, which is often common sense or advice other books give as well.

What sets this book apart is the spiritual cleansing (or Spiritual Enema, as she calls it). I found myself highlighting several passages and taking notes while reading, so I did find quite a bit of value from this book.

I’d recommend this for anyone who enjoys a laugh while reading and has an open mind when it comes to psychics and spiritual advice.

I found the title misleading and I hadn’t heard of Matt Graham before I read this book.

I still enjoyed the book, but it was more a biography of Matt Graham, rather than a how-to or lessons. I found it very interesting, even though I’m the furthest thing from a modern hunter-gatherer that you can imagine. And even if you are trying to imagine it, add another couple hundred miles and that’s maybe where I am.

Basically, anyone can find this book interesting and learn about what it’s like to walk for hundreds of miles and sleep on a rock ledge in winter while wearing shorts and hand made sandals. Hats off to Matt. I was very impressed with him. it’s nothing I could or would ever do, but my point was even the biggest couch potato can enjoy this book.

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Nothing super new in the first part of the book, but a good compilation of all kinds of information in one place: run through all different kinds of fad diets, info on nutrition, her method: the plate, how it’s divided, what should go in each part to make it look like a Mickey Mouse face, drink water, serving size (what it’s supposed to be)/portion size (what we actually eat), reading labels on food, exercise

One new thing for me was the last section on change, loving yourself, emotional eating and goal setting. those by themselves made this book worth reading, in addition to all the other well-presented information.